Oconto County, Wisconsin

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Oconto County
The Oconto County Courthouse, circa 1910
The Oconto County Courthouse, circa 1910
Map of Wisconsin highlighting Oconto County
Location within the U.S. state of Wisconsin
Map of the United States highlighting Wisconsin
Wisconsin's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 44°59′N 88°14′W / 44.99°N 88.23°W / 44.99; -88.23
Country United States
State Wisconsin
Founded1854
Named forOconto River
SeatOconto
Largest cityOconto
Area
 • Total1,149 sq mi (2,980 km2)
 • Land998 sq mi (2,580 km2)
 • Water151 sq mi (390 km2)  13%
Population
 • Total38,965
 • Density39.1/sq mi (15.1/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district8th
Websitewww.co.oconto.wi.us

Oconto County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. There were 38,965 people living in Oconto county as of the year 2020.[1] The county seat is Oconto.[2]

Geography[change | change source]

The county has an area of 1,149 square miles, says the United States Census Bureau.

Counties nearby[change | change source]

Cities and towns[change | change source]

References[change | change source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 "QuickFacts: Oconto County, Wisconsin". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  2. National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved January 21, 2024.

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